#666848 Hex Code
Color Name: Boy Red
What is hex #666848 Color?
The color name of hex code #666848 is Boy Red. The RGB values are (102, 104, 72) which means it is composed of
37% red, 37% green and 26% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:0 Y:31 K:59. In the HSV/HSB scale, #666848 has a hue of 64°, 31% saturation and a brightness value of 41%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #666848 Color Codes
| Color Name | Boy Red |
| RGB Values | (102, 104, 72) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 0%, 31%, 59%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (64°, 31%, 41%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666633 |
| Inverse Color | #9997B7 [Manatee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 405 C |
| Closest RAL | 6025 [Fern green] |
| Complementary Color | #4A4868 [Independence] |
| #666848 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5D5D5D |
| Desaturated | #585858 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #656565 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A3A3A3 |
Hex #666848 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #666848 is #4A4868 which is called Independence. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #666848 color is offered by #4A4868. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #666848 are #566848 and #685A48, called Ebony and Quincy, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #666848 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #666848 are #485668 (Independence) and #5A4868 (Independence). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#666848 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #486668 (Deep Space Sparkle) and #684866 (Eggplant) along with #666848, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #666848 has #486668 (Deep Space Sparkle), #4A4868 (Independence) and #684A48 (Liver). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #666848 contains #48685A (Feldgrau), #4A4868 (Independence) and #684856 (Deep Tuscan Red). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #666848 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #666848 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 666848 Color
Tints
85866D- 94957F
- A3A491
- B3B4A4
- C2C3B6
- D1D2C8
- E0E1DA
- F0F0ED
Tones
- 6B6D53
- 6E6F59
- 70725E
- 737464
- 76766A
- 78796F
- 7B7B75
- 7D7E7A
Shades
- 52533A
- 474932
- 3D3E2B
- 333424
- 292A1D
- 1F1F16
- 14150E
- 0A0A07
#666848 Color Patterns
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#666848 Gingham Checks
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#666848 Polka Dots Pattern
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#666848 Honeycomb Pattern
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#666848 Leaves Pattern
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#666848 Houndstooth Pattern
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#666848 Trellis Pattern
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#666848 Plaid Pattern
#666848 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
